The Met Office have issued a yellow weather warning for wind across Merseyside and other parts of the north tonight.

And there is more bad news, the bouts of heavy rain sweeping across Liverpool could last until FRIDAY.

There is a possibility of localised flooding and disruptions to public transport due to the adverse weather conditions.

The storms-like winds are set to hit the region at about 8pm tonight as dark clouds bring in heavy showers and the warning is set in place until 10am on Wednesday morning.

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A spokesperson for the Met Office said: “Strong winds with gusts of 55-60mph, perhaps reaching 70mph in some places, are possible on Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Road, rail and air services may be affected with longer journey times and cancellations possible.

“Some restriction to roads and bridges are also possible. There is a small chance of power cuts, and some damage to buildings, such as tiles blowing off roofs.

“The strongest winds are expected to arrive in the west of the region on Tuesday evening and move eastwards overnight.

The rain is also set to continue into Thursday, before finally ending in the early hours of Friday morning.

The forecaster added: “Windy with sunny spells and blustery showers on Wednesday, with local thunder and hail. Fewer showers on Thursday with lighter winds and more sunshine on Friday. Remaining cool.”